Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Do Unto Others: Toward a Defensible Nuclear Doctrine

George Perkovich

April 1, 2013

The debate surrounding U.S. nuclear policy focuses too narrowly on reducing the number of nuclear weapons in the American arsenal toward zero. More important is preventing the use of nuclear weapons in whatever numbers they exist.

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From Moscow Alexei Arbatov and Vladimir Dvorkin describe the importance of the “great triangle” of the Asia-Pacific
From Beijing Lora Saalman discusses balancing Chinese interests on North Korea and Iran

Realistic Expectations for Iran’s New President

Karim Sadjadpour

testimony June 18, 2013

Iran’s president-elect, Rowhani, is less a reformer than a pragmatic insider. While Washington should pursue dialogue with Tehran, it should also inhibit the regime’s stranglehold on media and communication.

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From Moscow Alexey Malashenko examines the implications of Rowhani’s victory | Русский
On Iran’s Nuclear Program Seyed Hossein Mousavian writes an insider’s account of the Iranian nuclear crisis

Erdoğan’s Shallow Interpretation of Democracy

Sinan Ülgen

European Voice June 13, 2013

Despite the prospect of a prolonged crisis between Erdoğan and protesters demanding their right to peaceful dissent, the EU should move forward on accession negotiations with Turkey.

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On the unrest Sinan Ülgen looks at the mass protests in Istanbul
On the media Marc Pierini and Markus Mayr examine press freedom in Turkey

The Private Sector in Postrevolution Egypt

Ibrahim Saif
, Ahmed Ghoneim

paper June 17, 2013

The private sector and the government, in collaboration with civil society organizations, must work together to avert an economic crisis and promote growth, stability, and the consolidation of democracy in Egypt. | عربي

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On Religion Nathan J. Brown examines Islam and politics in the New Egypt | عربي
On the Opposition Thomas Carothers takes a second look at Egypt’s dismal opposition | عربي

Is Modi the Answer for India’s Opposition?

Milan Vaishnav

CNN June 14, 2013

The rise of Narendra Modi gives the BJP an opportunity to reshape its narrative before India’s national elections next year. But the opposition party is still at a disadvantage.

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On Corruption Christophe Jaffrelot explains how corruption could undermine middle class support for the BJP
On Indian Democracy Milan Vaishnav writes that India needs more democracy, not less

The Forgotten Uprising in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Frederic Wehrey

paper June 14, 2013

To achieve lasting peace in Saudi Arabia’s restive Eastern Province, the regime must address the deep-rooted sectarian, political, and socioeconomic drivers of dissent.

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On Reform Frederic Wehrey looks at the Saudi royal family’s response to calls for change | عربي
On Sectarianism Frederic Wehrey writes about the tensions in eastern Saudi Arabia

Lashkar-e-Taiba Capable of Threatening U.S. Homeland

Stephen Tankel

testimony June 12, 2013

Washington should increase the number of intelligence officers focused on Lashkar-e-Taiba and other emerging terrorist groups that threaten the U.S. homeland.

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On Pakistan Frederic Grare examines foreign and security policy in post-election Pakistan
On LeT Carnegie held an event looking inside Lashkar-e-Taiba

Syria’s Strategic Balance at a Tipping Point

Yezid Sayigh

article June 7, 2013

The fall of the Syrian town of Qusair to Assad’s forces shows that the regime is poised to secure its position for the long term. The opposition must address its serious shortcomings.

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